"Fracture"

Have you ever been someplace and suddenly been struck with a feeling of dejà vu? That is exactly what happened to me about a quarter of the way through "Fracture."

I just couldn't shake the feeling that I had seen it all before: a thriller that pits a cunning villain against a cocky (but flawed) protagonist in a shrewd game of cat and mouse. Sound familiar?

The film's main problem is that it seems to focus more on style than originality. If its goal is to keep an audience entertained for its duration, then "Fracture" accomplishes that goal.

However, it probably won't be remembered in six months time.

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That being said, "Fracture" does have a bright spot in its stars. Sir Anthony Hopkins gives an excellent performance playing the type of role that he does best: villain extraordinaire. His performance keeps the viewer interested even though they have seen it all before.

Ryan Gosling also gives a first-rate performance in what might otherwise be a forgettable thriller.